Feijoa

Carambola

Feijoa and Carambola

Feijoa

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes

1.2 Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Nausea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

12.92 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

6.40 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

8.20 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.98 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NA3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.23 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

23.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

32.90 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.16 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

5.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.60 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

172.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.14 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

17.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

9.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.06 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

19.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.08 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

NA0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

58.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

214.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

83.28 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.38 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA31.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

55.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

747.00 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

220.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

300.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Autumn, Winter

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

White

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Oval

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Succulent

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.54.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).

When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

New Zealand

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America

Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

New Zealand

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Acca sellowiana

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Myrtales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Myrtaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Acca

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

A. sellowiana

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Myrtle

Not Available

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Difference Between Feijoa and Carambola

We might think that Feijoa and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Carambola is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa and Carambola belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Feijoa and Carambola is Myrtales and Oxalidales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.